Tenchu Return From Darkness

Cassie Porter is a seasoned operative who believes she has completed her final mission. However, a mysterious briefcase leads her down a perilous path, entangling her in a web of deceit and betrayal she thought she'd left behind. As she fights to escape a powerful shadow from her past, she finds herself hunted by Adam, the man who once saved her but now wants her dead. With only cryptic clues to guide her, Cassie must uncover the truth and confront the darkness within herself. There is no turning back; she’s on a path with no return.

Raze Cromwell was one who had suffered his entire life. A cruel upbringing that had forced his nature to turn sour. In order to survive, he did everything and anything he could, eventually giving him the name Dark Magus. A title that was only given to the very best of mages. “Everything in this world was taken from me, So I shall take everything from the world.” The five Supreme Magus had gathered to eliminate the great Raze, on his last legs, the Dark Magus had one more trick up his sleeve. Activating a forbidden spell, he finds himself living in another world, a world full of martial artists. A world where one could destroy mountain tops with their fist, but Magic still exists in the new world, and he’s the only one that knows about it. **** Note: Raze Cromwell is a character who briefly appears in My vampire system. (For 2 Chapters) There is no need to read My vampire system. Since this story is based on Raze before he became what he was in vampire system. Instagram: JKSManga Discord: jksmanga https://discord.gg/jksmanga

-R18- Modern-Fantasy-Life Changing- Jain Sen is a regular person in his late 20s, living an ordinary life without any real direction. He's single and has never been in a relationship. One night, Jain encounters a Genie who offers him a deal: his soul for the chance to live in a parallel universe that mirrors our own. This universe has one twist: he'll remember everything from his current life, allowing him to anticipate events. Additionally, the Genie provides him with skills and a system that don't exist here. The Genie also grants Jain the power to start over from the past and gives him a jinn as a lover who will help him achieve his goals and cherish him deeply. Jain accepts these conditions and travels back in time to the past. Now, he has the opportunity to transform his mundane life into something thrilling. Will he succeed in changing his destiny and live happily with his lover? Or will unforeseen events unfold because he's in a different universe? Time will reveal the answers. For now, let me share with you my story of turning my dull life into an exciting adventure. Please Check the Artwork On My Patreon: patreon.com/Som_Me ------- The story is made up. It's not about real people or situations. Any resemblance to actual events or individuals is purely coincidental. I created this story for entertainment purposes only. The characters, places, and events are fictional. I hold no liability for any misunderstandings or misinterpretations of the content.----------

When he dies in his bed due to his advanced age, he still remembers an NPC from an MMORPG that he played in his youth, without understanding why he has never forgotten her. When he opens his eyes again, he finds the ruins of what was the beginning of that game. Has he returned to a place that never truly existed? Will he be able to survive? Will he find her?

Ding! [QUEST: Defeat the Abyssal Realm Lord. Grimzark, The Dread of Tyrant.] DESCRIPTION: The Abyss Realm was once under the rule of Goddess Zyraena, but it fell into darkness when the Fallen God, Grimzark defeated it's guardian and took control. OBJECTIVE: Reclaim Goddess Zyraena's realm. Reward: Hidden Class, Gold Coins, Experience, Legendary Weapon, Return to Earth ,REUNITE WITH YOUR MOTHER Etc. Time Limit: None. Penalty for Failure: Death. You will be transported to the Abyss Realm in 5..4...3... Han Seojun is frail and barely more than skin and bones from a life of poverty, was raised by his hardworking mother with no knowledge of his father. At 18, he inherits the Ancient Infinite System, a power passed down for generations from Goddess Zyraena, The Former Echidna (Goddess of Monsters). Over five months, the system transforms his weak body and improves their lives. Just as Seojun is about to take his dream veterinary exam, he's suddenly summoned to the Abyss Realm, a brutal world where only the strong survive. After 500 years of Endless battle with his Guardian Cerberus named Huno and Hydra named Silla, Seojun finally reclaim the Realm. Ding! [Congratulations Host! You have max your level! LV. 999,999] Ding! [You have obtained a Hidden Class: SSS-Rank Abyssal Tamer.] [Title Acquired: Lord of the Abyss] Upon returning, 5 years had passed since his dissapearance and finds the world transformed. Dungeons and monsters are rampant, and people now possess skills and classes granted by a system called global system Where Earth transformed A Game into Reality. People granted is known as the Awakeners and Seojun, protected by his Infinite system, rejected the global system. He is classified as a glitch—a Non-Awakened by the Global System but his level just reset to 1. --- Author's Note I'm new to writing, and this is my first time creating a system novel. Since I'm not fluent in English, I use AI to help with translation. --- CHAPTER UPDATE SCHEDULE: 2 Chapter per day --- Let's talk here. DISCORD LINK: https://discord.gg/Fuz3pFJ6

Descended from the legendary "Thunder God," the Raiden family has reigned as one of the world's most powerful clans for centuries. But unexpected happened when 2000 years later the expected heir of the raiden family Kael Raiden ( 12 years old) , their eldest son, who inexplicably lacks the family's signature thunder powers. Shunned and ridiculed by his own kin, Kael is forced to endure a life of scorn and isolation. One day he decides to leave his family and embark on a solitary journey of intense training to became the strongest being. Will he survive this chaotic world or Destroy everything that stand against him . "I will destroy everything that stands against me," Kael declares, his eyes fixed on the sky, a chilling proclamation that marks the end of the kind-hearted boy he once was.

In the world of Hemera, a land ruled by powerful kingdoms, the scars of war and the weight of tradition shaped every life. Liya, a young woman who bore the invisible chains of her past, had spent most of her life in the shadows of Pentor, a kingdom ruled by terror. As an orphan and a slave, her early years were filled with hardship and pain, until one fateful night when she escaped to the free kingdom of Pallak. There, she found refuge in an orphanage, and for a time, she knew the taste of freedom. By the time Liya turned nineteen, the fire within her had grown into a blazing resolve. She left the orphanage and traveled to Bamalak, the land of the free, where she sought to join the RaHem, Hemera's elite guardians. Although the training was grueling, it was the only path for those who wished to protect the Free Kingdoms and fight against the injustices that plagued Hemera. In the world where shadows of the past and the light of the future collided, Liya's journey had only just begun. She would face many more trials before her destiny as a guardian of the realm was fulfilled. But one thing was certain-she would not face them alone.

Elric's life had been nothing short of a nightmare since his childhood. He was constantly bullied at school, detested and ignored by his family, and left with nobody to care whether he lived or died. The accumulated loneliness and suffering from decades pushed him into a severe depression, and he ultimately decided to take his life’s final decision… Suicide. One day, Elric's soul heard a voice calling out to him. "Wake up, Elric. I am the God of Darkness, and I'm here to give you another chance at life." To the God of Darkness, Elric replied with only two words… "Fuck off!" Now forced with the possibility of a new life despite his unwillingness… Elric must decide whether to become a puppet or forge a new destiny with his own hands. Will he overcome his traumatic past, or will he squander yet another chance at life? Join the Protagonist on his journey as he is given an impossible task while striving to become one of the strongest beings in a world full of Magic, Mythical creatures, Dragons, and Gods. ---------------- [[Author : The protagonist of this story is a scheming mastermind who doesn't trust anyone and plans everything based on his present strength, knowledge and circumstances. No Romance, Harem, or Fan-service here. The main character is also not an Edgelord or a Psychopath who kills people without reason. Character development is a gradual process as the Main Character learns to acknowledge and overcome his flaws. This is a story for those who appreciate a psychologically well-developed character. The protagonist is an Antihero character who exists in the gray area between good and evil. This is a story for those who enjoy complex characters, greatly improving and expanding World-building along with intricate plots. If you are looking for a story with a nuanced and morally ambiguous yet humorous protagonist in a mature and gritty world, then this is the novel for you.]] ---------------- Note : Character Reference Arts available in chapter comments. Discord Link : https://discord.com/invite/ASRdeHfDMX ---------------- Note : Vote for the Novel for extra weekly chapters. 500 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter per week 1000 Power Stones = 2 Extra Chapters per week 2500 Power Stones = 5 Extra chapters per week 500 Golden Tickets = 2 Extra chapters per week 1000 Golden Tickets = 3 Extra chapters per week 1500 Golden Tickets = 7 Extra chapters per week

The underage child experienced a traumatic event when he witnessed his father killing his mother and was forcibly made by his father to shoot his sister. On the same day, he also killed his father, who was responsible for the death of his mother and sister. As a result of this incident, he spent a long time in prison, but due to a series of events that occurred in prison, he managed to escape. Upon escaping, he immediately went to the cliff he always visited and, in search of freedom, committed suicide. However, due to his strong and noble soul, he was reincarnated and tasked with continuing the legacy of the dark god. A dark yet sweet future awaited him.

Yining had a peaceful life until her world turned upside down when her family went bankrupt. She was forced to marry Tang and since then, she has never been the same.

Raylen Vale seems to lead a charmed life. He heads multiple multi-million dollar enterprises, is married to a beautiful and dedicated ex-model wife, and has two adorable children. What's more, he's achieved all this before the ripe old age of thirty-five. Unlike most successful CEOs, he's still young and handsome even when standing beside his gorgeous wife. It's no wonder that the media loves to fawn over his picture-perfect family. So why does he return every winter solstice to the abandoned and unvisited grave of one Delaney Sackville-West? And why does he demand the dearly departed to "Look at me living well while you rot into nothingness" as he paces before the tomb? And why, despite his harsh words, does he envy the soil that gets to wrap itself around her body? Trigger warnings: Suicide, eating disorders.

In the Grand War Long Tian killed the Devil Emperor but died alongside him when he self destructed. Billions of years later Long Tian awakens to find that he had reincarnated. All of his friends and all of his enemies had all died. He was alone in an unfamiliar world. Careful to not make the mistakes of the past, he vows to cultivate and return to the peak of cultivation once again. But things may not progress as he desires. For as he awakes, so does the darkness. PS: To all those who came here because the name says demon, the MC isn't really a demonic type. The name is pretty much unrelated to the MC, and isn't explained until much later. The first seven chapters are world building, and an explanation of MC reincarnating. The story only starts from chapter eight onward. So please read ten chapters before giving it a grade. ------------------------------------------------ Important links Cultivation stage https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ulZE0tUzFzbLaYuCClUzmHLyfv15rzey/view?usp=sharing https://tinyurl.com/yxw4c8kd Map https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CVac5-aHyO7N8a1geOVJZSJQo5_pqPJ8/view?usp=sharing https://tinyurl.com/y3hanccc -------------------------------------------------- Also if anyone would be a dear and help me set up a proper book cover, it would be much appreciated. --------------------------------- Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=20553953 Paypal link : paypal.me/idkwtsvs

'Hell is empty and all the devils are here.' -- Williams Shakespeare --- "Should I dip my hands in holy water so I can touch you?" His breath fanned her neck as he spoke close to her ear, causing an anxious shiver to run down her spine. Her eyes widened before narrowing slightly. "You are crazy." She whispered back with a shaking voice. "Why?" He asked, awed. His eyes now staring at her. "Because you would get burned." --- Opposites attract. That’s what everyone says, but light and darkness are two very contrasting entities. Annabelle is the perfect definition of pure and innocent, while on the other hand, Kione is the opposite of that—dark and a devil with an angelic appearance. Too forbidden to be a perfect match.

Cursed with perfect foresight in his second life as a noble heir, Aldrich Vale is dying of boredom. Every scheme, every political play, every "shocking" event at his prestigious academy unfolds exactly as he predicts—until he decides to break the system just to see it burn. But his game of chaos awakens something darker. Now childhood friends reveal deadly secrets, rival heirs circle like wolves, and ancient families move their pieces in a game far more sinister than he imagined. In a world where noble blood determines everything, Aldrich must realize: is he really the puppet master of chaos, or just another piece on someone else's board?

In a world filled with magic and battles, the Kaze Clan stands as a symbol of strength and honor. The young clan leader, Raito is a cheerful and optimistic figure, filled with hopes of leading his clan to a glorious future. Known as the one who always entertains and motivates his friends, Raito greatly admires Ren a wise senior mentor. However, behind the smiles and happiness, Ren harbors dark ambitions. He collaborates with the evil sorcerer Kuro plotting a betrayal that will destroy the Kaze Clan. During the clan's annual festival, Kuro launches a brutal attack that results in the massacre of all clan members, while Ren pretends to fight against the enemy. Raito, the sole survivor thanks to the sacrifices of his clan members, feels his heart shatter and is filled with deep regret. After managing to kill Kuro, he discovers evidence of Ren's betrayal, making him feel betrayed by the person he had trusted the most. Determined to right the wrongs and save his clan, Raito finds an ancient artifact that grants him the ability to return to the past. Now, Raito is thrown back to a time before the attack occurs. In his efforts to protect the clan, he must confront Ren, who is still a part of the clan, while struggling to reveal the truth without causing chaos. With newfound power and knowledge of the future, Raito strives to change destiny, but he also faces internal conflicts that make him question trust and morality. Can Raito save his clan from the betrayal and destruction that awaits? Or will he become trapped in the same cycle of violence and regret? In this journey, Raito will discover the true meaning of strength, sacrifice, and love, and learn that even though darkness haunts him, hope and happiness can still be found.

In a world full of light and hope, Ray had always questioned his existence, his purpose, his will. Ray as a kid had no parents, he was a poor orphan and as long as he could remember he never even saw his parents, he was surviving out of his own will and power. As time passed on ray came to find happiness as he was adopted by the mistress of the red plains. Since she was infertile and couldn't give birth, she always longed for a kid to raise and ray came to be that child. She gave ray the childhood he never thought of. Life went on until the tragic day where everything fell dark for him. Someone and a specific someone wanted the red mistress to die and apparently the whole mansion got attacked in the deadly night. Everyone massaqured except ray of whom the assassin's showed great intrest in and took him back to the asassin master. You see ray had posssesd great affinity for wind control and the assassins could use it but inorder to get ray to obey they had to erase all his memories and hypnotized him into thinking he is an elite weapon only available to the Assassins. They made him believe that he was the son of the asassin master and had to do anything and everything to carry out their order. That was the rise of shade, the most ruthless asassin known to mankind. The once kind and nice boy now a savage and unruly asassin who lives off of killing.Shade continued the great work until his name was far and wide, making people be scared of his mention. Shade was so ruthless he would kill his victims in broad daylight as people watched in horror and those who stood agaisnt him payed the same price. Onw day shade gets sent on a mission to assassinate scarlet, princess of the amulate kingdom, currently she was on a ship and with her she had the amulet of Talos, which as you would expect of a relic has great untapped power. The assassin master wanted the amulet so he sends shade, his new son to go and fetch it for him. Upon arriving on the ship shade kills everyone and right as he is about to asassin the princess he sees a familiar face, the face of mistress and stops creating a small time slip for scarlet to escape, and since she had water affinity, she travels to the nearest island and the whole ship blows up. Shade wakes up and finds himself in the same island and finds himself weaponless, his weapons taken by scarlet who saved him and now takes him hostage. Turns out the amulet can supress elemental affinities, making shade powerless and weaponless agaisnt the princess. Now stuck in a far away island and being kept hostage by a familiar face will ray regain his memories or will he finish his mission and kill the princess while returning the amulet to his enemies.

darkness is nothing more than a power

Warning… Matured content. “Look at me,” he commanded, his eyes boring into her like black pits of venom. Lilith’s chest tightened as she stared at the floor and the room seemed to shrink around her. “Dinner with the devil is one thing. Staring at the embodiment of evil itself…quite another.” Dracula’s smirk widened, his fingers squeezing Lilith’s chin. “Oh, and do I frighten you, little one?” His eyes burned into her, piercing her soul like daggers “You see now the truth of my power. You thought you could challenge me, toying with my affections as though I were some lovesick puppy.” Lilith sighed, because despite the darkness that swirled around her, she found herself unafraid of Dracula. “Now, look at me, and speak what you have beneath your heart,” he commanded. Lilith’s chin lifted with a surge of defiance. "Dracula Beelzebub. You are nothing but a monstrous abomination." she hissed, her voice dripping with disdain. "A fiend of the lowest caliber, unworthy of even a moment of my time." Dracula raised an eyebrow as he smirked, impressed by her insults. "And yet, you cannot deny that I am the most powerful being in this room." Lilith sneered. "Yo… You deserves to be banished back to the bowels of Hell." Dracula smiled, his teeth white in the flickering candlelight. "Ah, but where’s the fun in that? I much prefer making life interesting for the mortals." Lilith's hands curled into fists at her sides, and she took a step forward. “Interesting?" she spat. "You call torment and misery ‘interesting’? You are a demon, feeding off the misery and pain of others." Dracula chuckled, spreading his arms wide in a gesture of mock surrender. "And what of it? What do you intend to do about it, little mortal?" ~~~~~ Meet Lilith Raziel, a young, beautiful orphan who was born blind. However, when a mysterious creature appears in the woods, Lilith’s life is turned upside down. Her world shifts from darkness to one filled with mystical creatures and the secrets of the underworld. On the other hand, lurking in the shadows, lies Dracula Beelzebub, a devilishly handsome man who relishes in the misery and demise of others. Beneath his charming façade lies a dangerous secret—Dracula Beelzebub is the devil incarnate. And he has set his sights on Lilith Raziel, a woman he’s determined to ensnare in his diabolical plans. _"To love a demon is to have your soul bound in chains of darkness.” — Lucifer’s Inferno. PS/ Thanks a lot (Tearswithnofaces) for gifting me my first Golden ticket) Thanks.

In his previous life, he was the solitary Majesty who became an immortal machine in human form; in this life, he is Xiaomei, who began to yearn for the flesh after starting from a mechanical body. This is a story about the rational robot Xiaomei and the emotional and confident robot Agui, who stumbled and stumbled to return to their flesh, a journey full of laughter and tears, accompanied by songs and love. The author let the two protagonists fall to the lowest point in their lives at the beginning: penniless, even without their bodies, in the dark valley where there is no existence, they only have each other. However, despite the darkness and loneliness, there are always surprises and sweetness in life. This is another heartwarming adult fairy tale dedicated to the readers by the author, and another great adventure in an unknown world.

--- In the Roan Kingdom, within the grand mansion of the Alestra family, Aron and Alena gazed lovingly at the child in their arms. "His name will be Ryan," they declared with smiles. "Ryan Alestra." The boy smiled back, as if content with his new name. Meanwhile, the ancient ruins of a forgotten palace were uncovered deep within the Dark Forest. Standing before them was Malice, one of the most powerful witches on the continent of Syria. As she took in the sight, a wicked laugh escaped her — the promise of knowledge and power was intoxicating. This is a tale of relationships. A tale of mysteries. A tale of magic. A tale of destiny. A tale of darkness and light. ---

The underworld (dark side) and human world (light side) are two different realms, having literally nothing to do with each other. Well, that's how it was until a witch involved herself in a forbidden relationship with a man she was meant to destroy. Their union led to the birth of a very powerful hybrid who unknowingly has the power to either destroy the entire universe or bring things back to normal. Will the light and dark find a way to unite?? Or destruction and doom will be the fate of the entire universe?? FIND OUT IN THIS AMAZING STORY: SLIPPING INTO THE DARK BY A TEENAGE WRITER. Thanks for choosing my book. I love you

Reincarnated with a mission, where failure means total annihilation. Young Emperor Feng Luotian faces an impending catastrophe that threatens to engulf the universe in darkness. With no one left strong enough to combat the evil, Feng Luotian and his father perform a daring ritual to travel back in time, aiming to stop the disaster before it begins. Can they change the course of history and save the future? Embark on an epic journey with the reincarnated Young Emperor as he conquers the universe to protect all life within it. Witness his struggles and triumphs as he battles formidable foes, forms powerful alliances, and masters incredible abilities. Follow Feng Luotian in his relentless quest to avert total destruction and forge a destiny filled with hope, strength, and unwavering determination. This is a story of courage, redemption, and the fight to save the universe from ultimate doom.

"In the shadows of his small town, 17-year-old Ethan discovers a chilling truth: his past is a lie, and his future is already claimed. Can he outrun the darkness that's been waiting for him?"